CAREER OBJECTIVES
To apply my knowledge and expertise in project management, store fixtures, rollout management, logistics, and commercial and retail construction; to a key role in store planning or construction with a company that has national or international exposure. To perform work that provides challenge and personal satisfaction.
QUALIFICATIONS
I have over twenty-five (25) years experience in the store fixture industry including; construction, project and rollout management, and logistics. During the first ten years, I worked for several of Canada's leading store fixture and general contracting companies including Ontario Store Fixtures Inc. and H. Cohen and Co. Ltd. My accounts have included national chains such as: Cara Operations, Carlton Cards, Cineplex Odeon, Holt Renfrew, and Mmmarvellous Mmmuffins. During the following eight years I owned and operated two general contracting companies specializing in store and office interiors. My clientele included Avis Canada, Battery Plus, Brights Wines, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sunglass Hut, and Tie Rack. During the next seven years I worked with and performed services (including delivery and installation of fixtures, millwork, and displays) for; The Bank of Montreal, The Bay, Bell Mobility, Calvin Klein, Diesel Jeans, Este Lauder, Henri Bendel, Nautica, Oil and Vinegar, Reebok, Sears, Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust, Telus Mobility, Tommy Hilfiger, T-Mobile (formerly VoiceStream Wireless), and Warner Bros. Studio Stores. My most recent positions have been looking after store planning and construction for two major retailers CG (H/O) Operations Limited and I.N.C. The International Group of Companies.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
May 2007 January 2009
Corporate Construction Manager
I.N.C. The International Group of Companies
111 Orfus Road
Toronto, Ontario M5A 1M4
Responsibilities
- Design and construction of retail stores for a national retail chain of over 400 stores, including; Fairweather, International Clothiers, i&F, Randy River, and Labels
- Development and solidification of an external network of partners nationally, including; interior design and engineering consultants for execution of the retail concept and store layouts, manufacturers for fixtures and signage, and contractors for construction and renovations
- Developed purchasing guidelines and tendering process for the selection and management of suppliers/contractors ensuring quality and price
- Built and managed a strong and credible internal retail build support team
- Administration of staff and processes for the design and construction of those projects
- Preparation and monitoring of budgets for those projects
- Tendering, award, monitoring, and control of all projects
August 2005 May 2007
Consultant to Cotton Ginny and SAAN Stores Ltd.
2800 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4X5
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the store planning and construction of all stores for two retail chains (Cotton Ginny and SAAN Stores) consisting of over 230 locations
- Development, research, and execution of new concept store
- Development and solidification of an external network of partners nationally, including; interior design and engineering consultants for execution of the retail concept and store layouts, manufacturers for fixtures and signage, and contractors for construction and renovations
- Budget recommendations for all retail programs and related support programs throughout all channels (i.e. new builds, renovations, and new concept stores) including submissions to senior management and accountability for budget management
- Developed purchasing guidelines and tendering process for the selection and management of suppliers/contractors ensuring quality and price
- Following up with suppliers and contractors on outstanding inventory issues relating to fixtures and installations
- Completed dozens of projects over a two year period
- Reduced store fixture costs by over 45%
- Administration of staff and processes for the design and construction of those projects
October 2000 January 2005
Consultant to ISPA Woodworking Limited
(Acting as Construction Manager for ISPA Woodworking, and Manager of ISPA Construction Ltd.)
ISPA Woodworking Limited
114 Armstrong Avenue
Georgetown, Ontario L6G 4S2
Responsibilities
- Construction Manager, and Rollout and Logistics Specialist
- Responsible for all major projects and rollouts
- Project management including creation of project plan, timelines, costs, communication plan and timely execution
- Developed purchasing guidelines and tendering process for the selection and management of suppliers/contractors ensuring quality and price
- Delivery and installation of fixtures and kiosks for over 300 VoiceStream Wireless and T-Mobile Wireless in-line stores and kiosks across the U.S.A. over a three year period, including the complete conversion of over 50 stores from VoiceStream to T-Mobile Wireless
- Re-branding of stores and displays for T-Mobile Wireless retail partners
- Oversee the on-going maintenance of the VoiceStream Wireless corporate stores from a fixturing perspective in support of the store design, new product launches, and merchandising requirements, including roll-out strategy and timelines
- Delivery and installation of fixtures and kiosks for over 50 Telus Mobility stores and kiosks across Canada over a three year period
- Oversee the on-going maintenance of the Telus Mobility corporate stores from a fixturing perspective
- Delivery and installation of fixtures and millwork for over 100 TD Canada Trust, Scotiabank, and BMO Bank of Montreal Branches across Canada over a three year period
- Completed hundreds of projects over a period of four years
- Administration of staff and processes for the planning and organization of the store fixture and millwork requirements for those projects
- Reduced transportation and installation costs by over 35%
July 1998 - October 2000
Manager - Retail Services
The Mackie Group
933 Bloor Street West
Oshawa, Ontario L1J 5Y7
Responsibilities
- Construction Manager and Rollout and Logistics Specialist
- Responsible for the fixture installation department of a major logistics company
- Project management including creation of project plan, timelines, costs, communication plan and timely execution
- Developed purchasing guidelines and tendering process for the selection and management of suppliers/contractors ensuring quality and price
- Budget recommendations for all retail projects including submissions to senior management and accountability for budget management
- Delivered and installed fixtures for over 30 Bell Mobility stores across Canada over a two year period, along with numerous other projects
- Administration of staff and processes for estimating, order entry, planning, co-ordination, and expediting, of all installation projects and rollouts
- Reviewed and modified existing processes and procedures
- Implemented retraining of staff and assumed responsibility for estimating and order entry from other departments in order to consolidate services and improve performance and profitability
- Preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets
October 1997 - July 1998
National Sales Manager - Franchise Development
APlus Software
5601 Steeles Avenue West, Unit 4
North York, Ontario M9L 1S7
Responsibilities
- Sales and promotion of new franchises
- Franchise support services
November 1996 - September 1997
Account Manager
Ontario Store Fixtures
650 Barmac Drive
Weston, Ontario M9L 2X8
Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for several national accounts including Estee Lauder, Henri Bendel and Warner Bros. Studio Stores
- Management of the design, estimating, fabrication, installation and administrative processes for those accounts
- Liaison with clients and design consultants
July 1993 - November 1996
President
Albi Interiors
22 Goodmark Place, Unit 6
Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 6R2
Responsibilities
- Administration of general contracting and project management company specializing in the construction of store and office interiors
- Estimating and project management
March 1988 - October 1993
President
Signature Interiors Ltd.
2800 John Street, Unit 22
Markham, Ontario L3R 0E2
Responsibilities
- Administration of general contracting and project management company specializing in the construction of store and office interiors
- Estimating and project management
- Completed over 100 projects during a period of over five years
September 1986 - March 1988
Contract Manager / General Manager
H. Cohen & Co. Ltd.
6720 Jeanne Mance
Montreal, Quebec H2V 4L3
Responsibilities
- Sales, contract administration and coordination of interior construction for various retail and office projects
- General Manager of Toronto operations
July 1979 - September 1986
Project Manager / Project Coordinator
Ontario Store Fixtures Inc.
5145 Steeles Avenue West
Weston, Ontario M9L 1R5
Project Manager - April 1983 - September 1986
Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for several national accounts
- Management of design, estimating, and coordinating personnel for those accounts
- Liaison with clients and design consultants
Ontario Store Fixtures Inc. (contd)
Project Coordinator - July 1979 - April 1983
Responsibilities
- Liaison with clients and design consultants
- Estimating, scheduling, purchasing, and subcontracting
- Coordination of materials and labour, expediting, and supervision
July 1978 - June 1979
Cost Technician
London Monenco Consultants
Responsibilities
- Project cost forecasting, manpower forecasting, engineering scope changes, and miscellaneous cost reports for the construction of a coal fired electric power generating station in Thunder Bay, Ontario
EDUCATION
1986
California State Contractors License Course
Oakland, California
- Methods of Construction and Construction Law and Regulations
1974 - 1978
Ryerson Polytechnic Institute
Toronto, Ontario
Architectural Science Program (4 years)
- B. Tech
- Major - Project Management
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Project Management, Rollout Management, Construction Management, Estimating, Scheduling, Logistics, Cost Control
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
REFERENCES
References are available upon request
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